by Ellen DeGeneres · Simon & Schuster · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780743247634
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«The Funny Thing Is...» is Ellen DeGeneres's book of humorous essays, published by Simon & Schuster in paperback (192 pages, in English).
A collection of short, absurd essays about everyday life: fashions to regret, brunch with celebrities, the advantages of going to prison, the author's coffee addiction, a visit to God's house, and the art of salespeople selling through flattery. Irony and self-criticism turn the trivial into comedy.
Ellen DeGeneres's second essay book, published in 2004 and following «My Point... And I Do Have One».
A suitable read for fans of Ellen DeGeneres and for those who enjoy absurd humor and satire of everyday life.
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen (1994–1998) and The Ellen Show (2001–2002). She also hosted the syndicated television talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022), for which she received 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2021, DeGeneres announced the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, following multiple allegations of workplace bullying. The controversy led to internal investigations and a sharp decline in public support, culminating in her decision to retire from show business in 2024.
